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Shareholders back 13 Sun Life (TSX: SLF) director nominees

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Sun Life Financial Inc. reported that all 13 director nominees listed in its March 13, 2026 management information circular were elected at the annual and special meeting of common shareholders. Each nominee received very high support, with “for” votes ranging from 97.9% to 99.8% of votes cast.

Sun Life describes itself as a leading international financial services organization with asset management, wealth, insurance and health businesses across multiple markets. As of March 31, 2026, it reported total assets under management of $1.58 trillion, with figures stated in Canadian dollars.

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Number of directors elected 13 nominees Elected at annual and special meeting of common shareholders
Assets under management $1.58 trillion As of March 31, 2026; figures in Canadian dollars
Votes for Deepak Chopra 294,876,799 votes for (99.5%) Director election result at shareholder meeting
Votes for Kevin D. Strain 295,913,980 votes for (99.8%) Director election result at shareholder meeting
Lowest support level among nominees 97.9% votes for Joseph M. Natale director election result
Report of Foreign Private Issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A report of a foreign private issuer is a formal filing that a non‑U.S. company makes to U.S. regulators to share important business, financial, or governance information with American investors. Think of it as a regular update or press packet that keeps investors informed about events that could change a company’s value—like earnings, management changes, contracts, or regulatory developments—so investors can make timely, informed decisions.
annual and special meeting of common shareholders regulatory
"vote held yesterday at its annual and special meeting of common shareholders"
management information circular regulatory
"the 13 nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 13, 2026"
A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.
assets under management financial
"As of March 31, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.58 trillion."
Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of May 2026 Commission File Number: 001-15014

 

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

1 York Street, 31st Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0B6

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

     
Exhibits   Description
     
99.1   News Release dated May 7, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

 

         
    Sun Life Financial Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: May 7, 2026   By:   /s/ “Kevin Armitage”
        Kevin Armitage
       

AVP & Managing Counsel, Corporate Legal

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Sun Life announces election of directors

TORONTO, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) (the "Company") announced that the 13 nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 13, 2026 were elected as directors of the Company. The detailed results of the vote held yesterday at its annual and special meeting of common shareholders are set out below.

Nominee Votes For    % For     Votes Withheld % Withheld
Deepak Chopra 294,876,799 99.5 %   1,537,406 0.5 %
Stephanie L. Coyles 293,926,972 99.2 %   2,487,233 0.8 %
Patrick P.F. Cronin 295,311,382 99.6 %   1,102,823 0.4 %
Ashok K. Gupta 294,577,098 99.4 %   1,837,107 0.6 %
David H. Y. Ho 293,867,330 99.1 %   2,546,875 0.9 %
Laurie G. Hylton 294,569,387 99.4 %   1,844,818 0.6 %
Stacey A. Madge 294,603,854 99.4 %   1,810,351 0.6 %
Helen M. Mallovy Hicks   291,122,475 98.2 %   5,291,730 1.8 %
Marcia Moffat 295,848,022 99.8 %   566,183 0.2 %
Marie-Lucie Morin 294,639,585 99.4 %   1,774,620 0.6 %
Joseph M. Natale 290,047,494 97.9 %   6,366,711 2.1 %
Scott F. Powers 293,853,053 99.1 %   2,561,152 0.9 %
Kevin D. Strain 295,913,980 99.8 %   500,225 0.2 %


The voting results on all matters voted at the annual and special meeting of common shareholders will be available on www.sunlife.com and through Canadian and U.S. securities regulators at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov, respectively.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.58 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars.

To contact Sun Life media relations, please email Media.Relations@sunlife.com.

To contact Sun Life investor relations, please email Investor_Relations@sunlife.com.

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SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc. - Financial News

 

View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2026/07/c4578.html

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CO: Sun Life Financial Inc. - Financial News

CNW 13:00e 07-MAY-26

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Sun Life (SLF) announce in its latest Form 6-K filing?

Sun Life announced the election of 13 directors at its annual and special meeting of common shareholders. All nominees listed in the March 13, 2026 management information circular were elected, with detailed voting results for each director disclosed in the accompanying news release.

How many director nominees were elected to Sun Life’s board and how were they chosen?

Thirteen director nominees were elected to Sun Life’s board. They were the candidates listed in the company’s management information circular dated March 13, 2026. Shareholders voted on these nominees at the annual and special meeting of common shareholders, with results showing strong support for each nominee.

What were the shareholder voting results for Sun Life’s director elections?

Each Sun Life director nominee received an overwhelming majority of votes “for”, with support levels between 97.9% and 99.8%. For example, Kevin D. Strain received 295,913,980 votes for and 500,225 votes withheld, reflecting 99.8% for and 0.2% withheld in the reported results.

What is Sun Life’s total assets under management according to this filing?

Sun Life reported total assets under management of $1.58 trillion as of March 31, 2026. This figure, stated in Canadian dollars, reflects the scale of its global asset management, wealth, insurance and health businesses across numerous markets in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

In which markets and stock exchanges does Sun Life (SLF) operate and trade?

Sun Life operates in multiple markets worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan and several other Asia-Pacific countries. Its common shares trade on the Toronto, New York and Philippine stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Where can investors find the full voting results from Sun Life’s annual and special meeting?

Full voting results are available on Sun Life’s website and regulators’ sites. The company directs readers to www.sunlife.com and to Canadian and U.S. securities regulators’ websites, www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov, for complete details on all matters voted at the shareholder meeting.

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